Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision in the UFC 324 main event to claim the interim lightweight championship for the second time. This victory propelled Gaethje to #1 in the lightweight rankings, displacing Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropping to #3 and #4. Ilia Topuria, the undisputed lightweight champion, is now set to face Gaethje next. The win solidifies Gaethje's position as the top contender in a stacked division. UFC 324 marked the promotion's debut on Paramount+.
